Siren Sonakshi aims to capture magic of the eighties in item number for Sajid Khan's new film

All set to groove in the eighties' style, Bollywood beauty Sonakshi Sinha is going to try and capture the magic of yesteryear sirens Parveen Babi and Sridevi in her item number, Thank God it's Friday, in Sajid Khan's upcoming Himmatwala.

The item dance, meant to bring out a retro mood, will see Sonakshi in shiny outfits reminiscent of the eighties, keeping in mind the style statements Sridevi or Parveen Babi often made on the screen back then.

The first-look snapshots of the song show Sonakshi's item number has been styled and choreographed in a way that it bears resemblance to Sridevi's iconic hit, Raste mein woh khada tha, from Chaalbaaz. She is dressed in tight black pants, jacket, boots and gloves.

Sonakshi in a sequined golden dress, a look strikingly similar to Parveen Babi's in the song, Pyar karne wale from Shaan

Parveen Babi who is most remembered for her glamorous roles in blockbusters of the 1970s and early 1980s

It was Sajid's idea to shoot this song in retro style and by drawing inspiration from the two hottest ladies of that era. Khan had roped in ace designer Manish Malhotra to design these two specific styles.

"Manish has done a fantastic job and I absolutely love both the looks," Sona said.

Sonakshi in the new item number Thank God it's Friday

Sonakshi also draws inspiration from Sridevi (pictured) who was the leadign lady in the 1983 superhit, Himmatwala

However, styling and looks is not all that Sonakshi has been concentrating on, because the actress has worked hard to understand the dancing skills of the disco era, too.

"I watched the videos of these two songs before I started shooting. I would even watch other songs in the vanity van to understand the dancing style of that era," she said.

This song has been choreographed by veteran choreographer Chinni Prakash.

An excited Sonakshi recently posted a picture of hers in the song on a social networking site. This Sonakshi's second item number.